EMPLOYMENT PACKAGE:

The following employment package contains information to apply for the Registered Practical Nurse, Harm Reduction Home – Part-Time, Permanent position.

The package contains (for your information):

1. Job Posting

2. Job Description “Registered Practical Nurse”

3. Employment Application

4. Scenario Questions

5. Job Applicant Screening Form

Applicants MUST submit the following to be considered for the Position

1. Applicant’s Resume & Cover Letter

2. Completion of Employment Application

3. Completion of Scenario Questions (4)

4. Completion of Job Applicant Screening Form

111, rue Elm St., Suite/local 100 | Sudbury, ON P3C 1T3 | Tel/tél : (705) 675-7252 | Fax/téléc : (705) 675-7247

E-mail/courriel: info@cmha-sm.on.ca | Website/site Web : sm.cmha.ca

Charitable registration no./Numéro d’enregistrement : 10686 3939 RR0001

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POSTING: Registered Practical Nurse, Harm Reduction Home

Part-Time: (includes weekday/weekend/days/evenings/on-call)

If you want to work with a community leader in mental health and addictions services, then come work with us!

As a recovery-oriented and people focused organization, we utilize evidence-based and best practices, through a psychosocial rehabilitation approach. We are proud of our positive and fair work-place culture, where staff have opportunities for learning and development. We value staff and offer work-life balance with a generous vacation package, benefits and pension plan.

We are looking for motivated team players with a desire to make a difference!

RESPONSIBILITY:

The Registered Practical Nurse will provide medication, alcohol administration, nursing support, care plan delivery and therapeutic services to the residents of the Harm Reduction Home and other affiliated programs as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires a minimum 2 year post-secondary Diploma or Canadian equivalent in

practical nursing. Two years’ experience working in the mental health/addictions field or one year

experience working with marginalized populations is an asset.

Language requirements: Fluency in English is required. Fluency in French is an asset. Priority will be

given to candidates who are bilingual in French and English as per our French Language Service Plan.

Professional designation/certification: College of Nurses of Ontario.

SALARY RANGE: 41,934.52 - $52,418.15 ($23.0410 – $28.8012 hourly)

UNION MEMERSHIP: This position is included within the collective bargaining unit, (Ontario Public Service Employees Union, Local 666).

LOCATION: Sudbury

TO APPLY: Please complete the employment package available at http://sm.cmha.ca/get-involved/careers/ and submit to the attention of Human Resources:

By Fax:

recruitment@cmha-sm.on.ca

(705) 675-7247 to the attention of Lisa Schutt (marked "CONFIDENTIAL")

By email:

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DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

INTERVIEW DATE: TBD

Canadian Mental Health Association-Sudbury/Manitoulin (CMHA-S/M) offers competitivebenefits including vacation, extended health and dental benefits (paid jointly by theemployer and employee), and a pension plan through HOOPP which is currently is 6.9% of

your annualized earnings up to the Year’s Maximum Pension Earnings (YMPE) and 9.2% of yourannualized earnings above the YMPE.

CMHA-S/M is an equal opportunity employer. CMHA-S/M follows AODA legislation andsupports persons with disabilities with accommodations. Please notify us if you have anyaccessibility requirements.

CMHA-S/M is a unionized work environment through the Ontario Public Service EmployeesUnion (OPSEU).

If French language proficiency is a requirement of this position, an informal, Frenchlanguage evaluation will be conducted prior to hire.

Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of determining suitability forthis/these positions only.

All applicants are thanked for their interest; however, only those selected for aninterview will be contacted.

Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of determining suitability for these openings only. All applicants are thanked for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. CMHA follows

the AODA legislation and support persons with disabilities with accommodations. Please notify us if you have any

accessibility requirements. Canadian Mental Health Association is an equal opportunity employer.

AVIS D’EMPLOI : Infirmier(ère) auxiliaire autorisé(e), Maison de réduction des méfaits à temps plein.

À temps partiel: inclus en semaine, week-end, jours, soirées et services de garde

Si vous désirez travailler avec un chef de file communautaire des services de santé mentale et de toxicomanie, venez travailler avec nous!

En tant qu’organisme axé sur la réadaptation et les personnes, nous faisons appel à des pratiques exemplaires et fondées sur les preuves pour mettre en œuvre une approche de réadaptation psychosociale. Nous sommes fiers de notre milieu de travail positif et juste, dans lequel les employés ont l’occasion d’apprendre et de se perfectionner. Nous apprécions nos employés et leur offrons un bel équilibre travail-vie, ainsi qu’un généreux régime de vacances, d’avantages sociaux et de retraite.

Nous sommes à la recherche de personnes motivées, ayant un esprit d’équipe et un réel désir de faire une différence!

RESPONSABILITÉ : L’infirmier ou l’infirmière auxiliaire autorisé(e) fournira des médicaments, l’administration d’alcool, des services infirmiers, la prestation des plans de soins et des services thérapeutiques aux résidents de la Maison de réduction des méfaits et d’autres programmes affiliés, au besoin.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Exigences en matière d’étude : Ce poste exige un diplôme d’études postsecondaires ou l’équivalent canadien en soins infirmiers auxiliaires.

Exigences linguistiques : Une maîtrise de l’anglais est requise et une maîtrise du français est considérée comme un atout. La priorité sera donnée aux candidats bilingues (français et anglais) selon notre plan de services en français.

Désignation professionnelle/Accréditation : Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers de l’Ontario

Expérience : Deux ans d’expérience dans le domaine de la santé mentale et des toxicomanies ou un an d’expérience de travail avec les populations marginalisées sont un atout

ÉCHELLE SALARIALE : De $41,934.52 – $52,418.15 par année; $23.0410$- $28.8012 de l’heure

ADHÉSION SYNDICALE : Ce poste est inclus dans l’unité de négociation collective (Syndicat des employées et employés de la fonction publique de l’Ontario, section locale 666).

LIEU : Sudbury

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POUR POSER VOTRE CANDIDATURE : Veuillez remplir la trousse de candidature disponible à http://sm.cmha.ca/get-involved/careers/ et la faire parvenir aux Ressources humaines :

L’Association canadienne pour la santé mentale – Sudbury/Manitoulin (ACSM – S/M) offre desavantages sociaux concurrentiels, y compris des vacances, une assurance maladie complémentaire,une assurance dentaire et un régime de pension par l’entremise du Healthcare of Ontario PensionPlan (HOOPP).

L’ACSM – S/M est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi. Elle respectela Loi sur l’accessibilité pour les personnes handicapées de l’Ontario et appuie les personneshandicapées en leur offrant des mesures d’adaptation. Veuillez nous indiquer si vous avez desexigences en matière d’accessibilité.

L’ACSM – S/M est un milieu de travail syndiqué par l’entremise du Syndicat des employées etemployés de la fonction publique de l’Ontario (SEFPO).

Si la maîtrise du français est une exigence de ce poste, une évaluation informelle des capacitésen français sera effectuée avant l’embauche.

Les renseignements personnels soumis ne serviront qu’à établir votre admissibilité à ce poste.

Nous remercions tous les candidats pour leur intérêt. Toutefois, nous ne communiquerons qu’avecles personnes choisies pour une entrevue.

Les renseignements personnels fournis seront utilisés pour la détermination d’aptitude pour remplir le poste. Merci à tous les candidats et candidates pour l’intérêt. Seulement ceux et celles qui seront choisis pour une entrevue seront contactés.

L’ACSM conforme à la Loi sur l’accessibilité pour les personnes handicapées de l’Ontario (LAPHO) et fournit un soutien aux personnes handicapées. S’il vous plaît, informez-nous de vos exigences en matière d’accessibilité. L’ACSM applique une

politique au principe d’équité en emploi.

Par courriel: recruitment@cmha-sm.on.ca

Par télécopieur: 705-675-7247 parvenir à l'attention de Lisa Schutt (CONFIDENTIEL)

DATE LIMITE : Les demandes d’emploi seront acceptées jusqu'à ce que toutes les positions soient occupées.

DATE DES ENTREVUES : à determiner

REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE,

HARM REDUCTION HOME

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INCUMBENT: FTE REPORTS TO: Manager of Harm Reduction Home

PROGRAM: Harm Reduction Home APPROVED BY: Manager

DATE APPROVED/REVISED: March 2020 HOURS: 35 hours/Week

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Manager of the Harm Reduction Home (HRH), the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will work within the context of a managed alcohol program, provide person-centered care, harm reduction, and clinical care within a residential program Within an interdisciplinary team, the RPN will provide medication and alcohol administration, nursing support, care plan delivery and therapeutic services to the residents of the Harm Reduction Home.

The RPN will be required to work day shifts and evenings throughout the week, weekends and holidays along with on-call duties as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Resident Care

Dispensing Alcohol & Medication as ordered

Health teaching surrounding side effects and how to manage the symptoms thatinterfere with quality of life.

Transcription of orders and maintenance of medication records.

Collection of weekly assessments (vital signs and weights); equipment checks,clinical rounds as assigned.

Monitoring compliance to the care plans

Assist individuals with personal hygiene when necessary.

Demonstrate harm reduction and recovery oriented practice (ROP) philosophy andpractices within daily work and interactions

Intervene to crisis as necessary and work to intervene before a crisis escalates andprovide appropriate follow-up.

Participates in the safety of the program participants at all times.

Communicate with the Registered Nurse when acute medical issues arise.

Attends and contributes to medical/resident rounds as required

Client community integration

2. Works within the Policies and Procedures of the CMHA

Works to achieve the agency and program goalsMaintains and collects appropriate records of data, research and interactions as peragency guidelines.

REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE,

HARM REDUCTION HOME

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3. Professionalism

Represents HRH program and agency in a professional manner through embracing and fostering the CMHA culture, mission, respectful communication and ethical decision making.

Maintains compliance with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards

Represents service/program or agency in the community and complies with service area policies.

4. Avails self of opportunities for professional development

Orientates new staff and mentors/precepts students

Complete and participate in HRH and CMHA training as per agency standards

Makes changes in nursing practice based on CNO, self-appraisal, ongoing feedback and guidance, mentoring, professional development, performance appraisal and application of current best practice/evidence-based research.

Attend enhanced learning opportunities and educational sessions when offered.

Identifies nursing issues and actively works towards resolution.

5. Reports to supervisor and participates in supervision as directed.

Consults with manager of HRH for communication, consultation and reporting purposes.

Actively contributes to the improvement of the services offered and the processes through which these services are delivered.

Knowledge and Skills may include:

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong work organization and time management skills

Strong negotiation, consultation and collaboration skills actively working towards resolution.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team with multidisciplinary colleagues and community partners

Flexibility & able to apply harm reduction skills to the clinical setting

Creative problem solving skills

Education and Experience may include:

Minimum 2 year diploma from a recognized Practical Nursing Program

Current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario; meets the standards of practice

Current liability insurance with the RNAO

Minimum of 2 years of experience; with the last year of experience within the Harm Reduction/Mental Health/Addictions setting.

Demonstrated competence in clinical nursing practice related to the care of adult homeless persons.

REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE,

HARM REDUCTION HOME

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Certification in First Aid & CPR; Certification in NVCI an asset

Bilingualism (French/English) is essential for 50% of positions

The following competencies are required for this position:

Teamwork and Collaboration

Expresses positive expectations of others in terms of their abilities, expected contributions and responsibilities. Speaks of team members in positive terms. Is looked to by colleagues as a valuable source of information. Collaborates with others and from outside own area of expertise for ideas and opinions to help form specific decisions or plans. Promotes team collaboration and an atmosphere of interdependence.

Critical Thinking

Identifies multiple cause and effect relationships in situations involving numerous options and a large volume of information. Analyses relationships among several parts of a problem or situation. Anticipates obstacles and thinks ahead about next steps. Asks key questions to determine issues, make decisions and recommend appropriate course of action.

Integrity Upholds clear ethical standards that are broadly respected within the agency and with outside partners. Holds self-accountable for professional behavior. Is able to make thoughtful judgments and reasoned decisions when ethical standards are in conflict.

Coping Able to maintain a mature problem-solving attitude while dealing with interpersonal conflict, hazardous conditions, personal rejection, hostility or time demands.

Assertiveness Able to maturely express one’s feelings and opinions in spite of disagreement: accurately communicate to others regardless of their status or position.

Interaction Able to communicate with others in a warm and helpful manner while simultaneously building credibility and rapport.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

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CMHA Sudbury/Manitoulin Employment Application

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EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

Position being applied for Date available to begin work

PERSONAL DATA

Last name Given name(s)

Address: Street Apt. No. Home Telephone Number

Province Postal Code Bus. Telephone Number

Languages spoken

Yes No

Yes No

City

Email Address

Languages written

Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?

Are you willing to relocate in Ontario?

Preferred Location:

To determine your qualifications for employment, please provide below and on the reverse, information related to your academic and other achievements including volunteer work, as well as employment history. Additional information may be attached on a separate sheet.

EDUCATION

SECONDARY SCHOOL BUSINESS OR TRADE SCHOOL

Highest grade or level completed Name of program Length of program

License, certificate or diploma awarded? Yes No

Type

COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Diploma / Degree awarded: Yes No Honours

Name of Program

UNIVERSITY: Diploma / Degree awarded: No Honours

Name of Program Major Subject

Other courses, workshops, seminars

Major SubjectYes

Length ofProgram

Length ofProgram

1 Year2 Years

2+ Years

3 Years4 Years

4+ Years

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CMHA Sudbury/Manitoulin Employment Application

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EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

WORK RELATED SKILLS

Describe any of your work related skills, experience, or training that relate to the position being applied for.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Job Title(s)

Name of present / last employer Name of Supervisor

Address of employer Phone

Type of Business

Functions / Responsibilities

Period of employment (includes leaves of absence related to maternity / parental leave, Worker’s Compensation claims, disability, or human rights complaints)

From To

Reason for leaving (do not include leaves of absence related to maternity / parental leave, Worker’s Compensation claims, disability, or human rights complaints)

Job Title(s)

Name of previous employer Name of Supervisor

Address of employer Phone

Type of Business

Functions / Responsibilities

Period of employment (includes leaves of absence related to maternity / parental leave, Worker’s Compensation claims, disability, or human rights complaints)

From To

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CMHA Sudbury/Manitoulin Employment Application

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EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

Reason for leaving (do not include leaves of absence related to maternity / parental leave, Worker’s Compensation claims, disability, or human rights complaints)

Job Title(s)

Name of present / last employer Name of Supervisor

Address of employer Phone

Type of Business

Functions / Responsibilities

Period of employment (includes leaves of absence related to maternity / parental leave, Worker’s Compensation claims, disability, or human rights complaints)

From To

Reason for leaving (do not include leaves of absence related to maternity / parental leave, Worker’s Compensation claims, disability, or human rights complaints)

REFERENCES

For employment references may we approach:

Your present / last employer? Yes No

Your former employer(s)? Yes No

List references if different than above.

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I hereby declare that the foregoing information is true and complete to my knowledge. I understand that a false statement may disqualify me from employment, or cause my dismissal.

Signature Date

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CMHA Sudbury/Manitoulin Scenario Questions

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Please use this page if you have any information that you could not fit into the form above.

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CMHA Sudbury/Manitoulin Scenario Questions

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SCENARIO QUESTIONS

POSITION: REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE

Definition of the Harm Reduction Home Includes:

The Harm Reduction Home (HRH) is a supportive residential program which will be serving 15 individuals from the local community that are impacted by homelessness/risk of homelessness along with alcohol dependence. The Harm Reduction Home operates within the context of a managed alcohol, resident centered, harm reduction, residential program that provides multi-disciplinary support to meet the daily needs of individuals. The HRH is intended to offer a supportive living environment and tools and opportunities for social and skills development. The program requires co-operative living where the residents, in conjunction with staff, will share the responsibility of managing the residence.

Please answer the following questions:

1. The Harm Reduction Home will be the 6th Managed Alcohol Program (MAP) established nationally. Please describe the benefits this program can have on program participants. How will your experience with nursing contribute to the potential in the home through the programming?

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CMHA Sudbury/Manitoulin Scenario Questions

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SCENARIO QUESTIONS

2. The recovery philosophy is promoted in the CMHA Programs and Services. “Understanding that recovery is a journey of healing and transformation enabling persons to live a meaningful life in community while striving to reach full personal potential”. Please share your approach in building hope in their recovery with people you would be supporting?

3. Professionalism and Ethics is a strong guiding value for CMHA. How would you manage a situation where you believed that something was not in compliance with professional ethics? Have you ever faced such situation? If so, please share the process, learning and outcome? ?

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SCENARIO QUESTIONS

4. Describe the most difficult working relationship you've had with a patient. What specific actions did you take to improve the relationship? What was the outcome?

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JOB APPLICATION SCREENING

Date:

Please complete the following information.

Name:

JOB COMPETENCIES

EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION What is your highest level of Education?

LANGUAGE CAPACITIES Are you bilingual (English and French) Do you speak another language along with English or French? If so, indicate which language.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE (PAID ONLY) Do you have at a minimum 1 year experience working with people who have a serious mental illness?

Do you have experience working with people with a serious mental illness in their home of place of shelter?

Do you have experience working with individuals who are homeless?

Do you have experience intervening with individuals who are in crisis and/or suicidal?

Do you have experience working with people who have substance use disorder?

Are you knowledgeable of community resources in Sudbury/Manitoulin?

Are you knowledgeable of pertinent legislation affecting clients? (e.g. Mental Health Act, Ontario Works, Tenant Protection Act?)

Do you have experience in advocating for individuals within the Mental Health, Criminal Justice, and Social Service systems?

Do you have experience in community development and community education?

Are you able to assess client needs and develop service plans that respond to client needs and preferences?

Have you demonstrated the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of professionals?

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Grade 12 - GED Certificate Diploma Degree Master's Degree

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EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE (PAID ONLY) Continued.

Are you interested in working as part of a team?

Are you able to work independently in a non-structured environment?

Are you able to work flexible hours?

Do you have a strong belief in a client directed practice?

Do you have a non-judgmental attitude towards individuals who choose alternative lifestyles?

Have you demonstrated the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients, colleagues, and the community at large?

Do you have a valid Canadian class G driver’s license?

Note: Misrepresentation shall disqualify you from employment or be considered just cause for dismissal.

Signature: Date:

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